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J. Bradley Burzynski
J. Bradley Burzynski was a Republican member of the Illinois State Senate. He represented District 35 from 1993 to 2011 and was an assistant minority leader. Burzynski was re-elected in November of 2008 with his term expiring in 2013. He retired on February 14, 2011, [1] to spend time with his family. [2]
Burzynski also served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1990 to 1993. Before becoming an elected official, Burzynski worked with the Illinois Farm Bureau as its government affairs director.
Burzynski graduated with an associate degree from Rend Lake Community College and a bachelor's degree from Illinois Wesleyan University.[3]
Committee assignments
Burzynski served on these committees:
- Education
- Executive
- Higher Education Republican Ranking Member
- Insurance
- Local Government
- Redistricting[4].
Elections
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican J. Bradley Burzynski won re-election to the Illinois State Senate District 35 receiving 61,749 votes, ahead of Democrat Ryan Gailey who received 42,948 votes.[5]
| Illinois State Senate, District 35 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 J. Bradley Burzynski (R)
|
61,749 | |||
| Jason Allen Braswell (D) | 42,948 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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District 35
Burzynski represents Illinois Senate District 35. District 35 includes the DeKalb Area and Northern Illinois University[6].
Personal
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Bradley is married to Judy Burzynski. They have two children and reside in Sycamore, Illinois.
External links
- Sen. Burzynski's website
- Biography from the Illinois General Assembly
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
Footnotes
- ↑ WIFR, "Christine Johnson Sworn In to State Senate ," February 14, 2011
- ↑ Northern Star, "State senator Burzynski retires after 20 years," January 28, 2011
- ↑ Vote Smart, "J. Burzynski's Biography," accessed November 3, 2023
- ↑ Illinois General Assembly, "List of Illinois Senate Committees," July 28, 2009
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Illinois Senate election results for 2008," November 4, 2008
- ↑ "Illinois Chamber of Commerce, Northeast Illinois Legislative District Maps, July 29, 2009
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Illinois Senate District 35 1993–February 14, 2011 |
Succeeded by Christine Johnson |
